1. District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | www.k12.dc.us Empowering Males of Color Data Presentation – January 2015

2. A Word on the Data in this Presentation  We know that both race and gender are correlated with educational outcomes.  It is clear by looking at outcomes like test scores and graduation rates that both race and gender taken together are strongly correlated with educational outcomes.  On the other hand, for attendance and suspensions, race, not gender, is more strongly correlated with outcomes.  That said, it is clear from our data that in order to accelerate student achievement in DCPS, we need to provide targeted and differentiated supports for our young men of color. Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 2

3. We Have Set Incredibly Ambitious 5-Year Goals Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 3 By 2017… Goal 1 - At least 70% of our students will be proficient in reading and math, and we will double the number of advanced students in the district. Goal 2 - Our 40 lowest-performing schools will increase proficiency rates by 40 percentage points. Goal 3 - At least 75% of entering 9 th graders will graduate from high school in 4 years. Goal 4 - At least 90% of students will say they like their school. Goal 5 - DCPS will increase its enrollment.

4. 4 …And We Have Made Tremendous Progress Since 2007 + 13.0 + 22.6 Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation

5. In fact, Every Subgroup Has Improved on the DC CAS Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 5 *American Indian/Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander subgroups excluded because less than 25 students.

6. By National Standards, DCPS’ Growth Outpaced All Other Tested Urban School Districts on the NAEP Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 6 Source: 2013 NAEP Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) results for tested urban school districts.

7. But these Gains Are Not Enough Our Purpose is to ensure that every DCPS school provides a world class education that prepares ALL of our students, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in college, career, and life. Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 7

8. In Reading, Black and Hispanic Students have the Lowest Proficiency Rates and Gap is Not Closing Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 8

9. …And the Same is True for Math Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 9

10. In Early Literacy Skills, Despite a Narrowing of the Gap, Black and Hispanic Boys Still Farthest Behind Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 10 *DIBELS measures the acquisition of early reading skills. Achieving “Benchmark” indicates a student has acquired the adequate reading skills for a grade level.

11. And the Gap Not Only Begins Early, it Widens from K to 5 Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 11 DIBELS measures the acquisition of early reading skills. “Benchmark” status indicates a student has acquired the adequate reading skills for a grade level.

12. Black Students’ Attendance, on Average, is Lowest Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 12 Black students’ average ISA of 87% is equivalent to missing 23 days of school.

13. Black Students Miss 3 Weeks More than Other Student Groups Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 13 Black students, on average, miss 22 days of school – equivalent to over 4 weeks 22 days equivalent to 4 weeks of school

14. Most Suspended Students are Black Males Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 14

15. Black Students Least Satisfied with School Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 15

16. Fewer Black Males Taking Rigorous AP Courses Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 16

17. Over Time, More Students Enrolling in AP Courses But Black Students Still Farthest Behind Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 17

18. Black Students Also Have Lowest AP Pass Rate Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 18

19. While the Gap is Narrowing, Black and Hispanic Males Graduate High School at the Lowest Rates Empowering Males of Color | Data Presentation 19 *Asian and Multiracial students excluded because cohort sizes are less than 25 students in some years.